Malicious code in maventa_utils (RubyGems)
The RubyGems package 'maventa_utils' versions 3.0.0 and 4.0.0 contain malicious code. This is identified as a malicious package rather than a traditional vulnerability. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. No patch or remediation information is provided.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'maventa_utils' RubyGems package versions 3.0.0 and 4.0.0 have been identified as containing malicious code, as documented by the OpenSSF malicious packages database under MAL-2025-6628. This classification indicates the package itself is harmful or contains backdoors or malware, rather than a vulnerability that can be exploited in the usual sense. There is no vendor advisory or patch information available, and no known active exploitation has been reported.
Potential Impact
Use of the affected versions of 'maventa_utils' may result in execution of malicious code embedded within the package. This could compromise the security of systems using these versions, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data compromise, or other malicious outcomes depending on the payload. However, no specific exploit details or impact scenarios are provided.
Mitigation Recommendations
Since no official patch or remediation guidance is provided, the recommended mitigation is to avoid using 'maventa_utils' versions 3.0.0 and 4.0.0. Users should remove these versions from their environments and replace them with trusted alternatives or verify the integrity and source of the package before use. Monitor official sources for any future advisories or fixes.
Malicious code in maventa_utils (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGems package 'maventa_utils' versions 3.0.0 and 4.0.0 contain malicious code. This is identified as a malicious package rather than a traditional vulnerability. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical exploit information available. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. No patch or remediation information is provided.
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The 'maventa_utils' RubyGems package versions 3.0.0 and 4.0.0 have been identified as containing malicious code, as documented by the OpenSSF malicious packages database under MAL-2025-6628. This classification indicates the package itself is harmful or contains backdoors or malware, rather than a vulnerability that can be exploited in the usual sense. There is no vendor advisory or patch information available, and no known active exploitation has been reported.
Potential Impact
Use of the affected versions of 'maventa_utils' may result in execution of malicious code embedded within the package. This could compromise the security of systems using these versions, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data compromise, or other malicious outcomes depending on the payload. However, no specific exploit details or impact scenarios are provided.
Mitigation Recommendations
Since no official patch or remediation guidance is provided, the recommended mitigation is to avoid using 'maventa_utils' versions 3.0.0 and 4.0.0. Users should remove these versions from their environments and replace them with trusted alternatives or verify the integrity and source of the package before use. Monitor official sources for any future advisories or fixes.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2025-6628
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-hgfc-v9cg-p6p6"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
Threat ID: 6a5ba5f944ab8fbf7c8055d6
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:12:41 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 23:52:40 UTC
Last updated: 09/08/2026, 20:18:43 UTC
Views: 17
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